Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: Grade 8, Point 15 £15.31 per hour
Hours: Up to 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only (39 weeks per year). Flexible working hours to be considered.
Contract: Fixed-term until August 2027, with the possibility of becoming permanent subject to funding and staffing requirements.
Glen Hills Primary School is a welcoming and ambitious school with a strong community spirit, dedicated staff and enthusiastic pupils. We are looking to appoint an outstanding HLTA to join our experienced team and support teaching and learning across the school.
This role would suit an experienced HLTA or a qualified teacher looking for a role focused on teaching and supporting learning, without the wider responsibilities of a class teaching post.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is confident leading whole-class teaching when required.
- Has strong English and Maths skills.
- Holds high expectations for learning, behaviour and achievement.
- Is passionate about supporting children to succeed.
- Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
- Is flexible, adaptable and works well as part of a team.
- Has safeguarding and pupil wellbeing at the heart of their practice.
We can offer:
- Friendly, supportive and experienced colleagues.
- Well-behaved, motivated pupils who enjoy learning.
- High-quality training and professional development.
- Trust-wide collaboration and CPD through Symphony Learning Trust.
- A supportive leadership team committed to staff wellbeing.
- Free on-site parking.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Technology and Home Scheme.
- Employee discounts and wellbeing support.
- The opportunity to work across a network of 20 Trust schools.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.
The closing date for the position is 15 November 2026 11:59PM
Interviews will take place on 20 November 2026
Safeguarding Statement:
Glen Hills Primary School is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. References will be sought for all short-listed candidates and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. References will be requested immediately for short listed candidates. Applicants will be checked against the prohibited list and asked to complete a childcare disqualification form.